On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler talks the top tech news of the day, including Uber’s acquisition of Postmates, some social media says no to Hong Kong data requests, apps are reading iPhone clipboards, an Xbox Series X event, coronavirus cleaning robots, and more.
Conor McGinn, co-founder and chief executive officer of Akara Robotics, discusses how robots can be used to sanitize high-risk environments.
We then take a look at Panasonic’s line of wireless headsets, three of whoch emphasize noise cancelling, and look at how they compare to heavy hitters like Apple’s Airpods and Sony’s WF-1000XM3.
Finally, it’s time for some Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet, where DT’s Drew Prindle takes a look at some of the best crowdfunding products out there, including NASA’s space fragrance, the OBSBOT Tiny A.I. webcam, and the Nu Grip floating action-cam tripod.
We shouldn’t fall into the easy trap of passing the new MagSafe for iPhone technology off as merely a branding exercise dripping in nostalgia to titillate long-term Mac fans. There are two reasons why. First, it may become one of the most interesting and innovative “Made for iPhone” official accessory ranges we’ve seen since the beginning of the program itself.
Second, we should also remember it’s the latest weapon in Apple’s ecosystem arsenal, designed specifically to keep you buying the iPhone for years to come, possibly including one of the most controversial rumored iPhones on the horizon.
What is MagSafe for iPhone?
What does MagSafe do? It’s a new way for chargers and accessories to attach and talk to your iPhone. The simplest accessory is Apple's own MagSafe Wireless Charger, a $39 charging plate that looks a bit like a thinner, oversized Apple Watch charging plinth. It uses magnets to clamp itself tightly against the back of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, securely keeping it in place for accurate charger positioning.
On this Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler hosts a look at the top trending tech stories of the day, including the continuing battle between developers and app stores, Amazon’s palm payment method, the first foldable PC, NASA's Crew Dragon Capsule launch, and more.
On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech stories of the day, including TikTok's latest win, Roku’s new product, Prime Day dates, food service robots, and more.
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